Campaigners say the Swiss federal government should introduce new legislation to better control asset managers, insurers and pension funds. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. An alliance of political parties and business and environmental groups has launched a people’s initiative calling for...
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Google celebrates 20 years in Switzerland
Google celebrates 20 years in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The American tech giant opened its first development office in Europe in Zurich in 2004. This content was published on November 25, 2024 – 15:47 Representatives from business and research...
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Former government minister nets top job at Swiss Olympic
Ruth Metzler-Arnold plans to use her political connections to lobby for Swiss sporting bodies. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Ruth Metzler-Arnold will take the helm at Switzerland’s national Olympic committee as of January 2025. This content was published...
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Heavy snowfall in Switzerland causes traffic chaos and accidents
Traffic chaos in Bern. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The heavy snowfall late on Thursday and during the night into Friday led to traffic chaos and many accidents in many regions of Switzerland. The situation slowly returned to normal on Friday...
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Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance
The Swiss interior ministry estimates that around a third of society, including the elderly and people with disabilities, have difficulty grasping the basic functions of digital tools. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. As many people as possible should...
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Environment minister outlines Swiss efforts to limit global warming
Switzerland will release a new national action plan to limit global warming, the minister said from Baku. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Switzerland will do its part to achieve the goal of limiting global...
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Swiss are champions of rail travel in Europe
The Swiss use the railways over 50% more than Austrians, who came in second place in Litra’s analysis. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Switzerland remains by a large margin the European champion of train travel, both in terms...
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Switzerland to take part in NATO crisis management exercise in 2025
More Endangered crayfish reintroduced to Swiss rivers This content was published on Nov 19, 2024 The highly endangered white-clawed crayfish is being reintroduced to Swiss rivers after alarming population decline. Read more: Endangered crayfish reintroduced to Swiss rivers More Swiss price watchdog slams excessive prices for generic medicines This content was published on Nov 19,...
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Climate: 224 Swiss companies announce CO2 reduction targets
224 Swiss companies with CO2 reduction targets Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. A total of 224 companies from Switzerland have joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In doing so, they are committing to CO2 reduction targets that are in line...
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Swiss Steel to cut 800 jobs
Swiss Steel cuts 800 jobs Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Steelmaker Swiss Steel Group is cutting 800 full-time jobs, including 80 in Switzerland. This content was published on November 15, 2024 – 09:01 The Lucerne-based company explains that it is adapting...
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Clothing recycling system to be introduced in Switzerland
New association wants to introduce a clothing recycling system in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Seven companies from the textile and clothing industry founded the Fabric Loop association in Switzerland on Tuesday. This association aims to boost the circular economy...
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Rise in bankruptcies of Swiss companies
Significant increase in company bankruptcies Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Company bankruptcies in Switzerland skyrocketed in the first nine months of the current year. This content was published on November 6, 2024 – 09:15 According to figures released by the business...